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Sunday, April 9, 2017

What about the idea of using shipping containers as a retreat or “bug out shelter?”

As it turns out, shipping containers offer some distinct advantages in being used for this kind of housing.

First of all, the containers themselves are comparatively inexpensive, when compared to many other building blocks you can use.

They also provide a handful of advantages as a result of their durability. Because shipping containers are made to be stacked and make trans-oceanic voyages, they can certainly withstand a good deal of abuse. This is extremely important for people looking to have a container home shelter as a “getaway spot.”

My friend Dan recently put together a pretty cool guide for people considering the idea. His guide on using shipping containers as bug out shelters walks people through a series of questions that need to be asked (and answered!) before undertaking a project like this. Building locations, financing, foundations, and much more.

Shipping Container Design Kit

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Our shipping container "Design Starter Kit" has 4 sheets which contains 2 x 20ft shipping containers and 1 x 40ft shipping container along with a blueprint layout design plan and windows and doors. You can Print as many as you need to make your container design. (Personal use only, Copyright Pocketpcman Not for Resale)
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Ideas for using shipping containers as homes

Shipping Container Home and shipping container houses have become a growing trend as people are downsizing or looking for additional affordable accommodation at their existing residents.

From survivalist to designers containers have been used for all sorts of designs.

The ISBU shipping container offers strength and durability with its corton steel panels and corners that enable them to be stacked up to 10 containers high.

Some people prefer the 40 ft containers while others will prefer the more manageable size of the 20 ft containers, either one offers a great opportunity to design and build a great shipping container home.

This blog offers many shipping container designs from around the world.